Atty. Michael Scott Shachat

Atty. Michael Scott Shachat

Michael Scott Shachat is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, contracts & agreements, administrative law and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Oakland Oakland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Shachat at a glance

Michael Scott Shachat is an Off. of the Gen. Coun., Dept. of HHS based in Oakland, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and Washington (2000). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Shachat is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, contracts & agreements, administrative law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Shachat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Shachat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Scott Shachat

Where is Michael Scott Shachat's law office located?
Michael Scott Shachat's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Shachat handle?
Michael Scott Shachat focuses on contracts, employment, business, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Scott Shachat practiced law?
Michael Scott Shachat has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Scott Shachat go to law school?
Michael Scott Shachat earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Michael Scott Shachat for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1987
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
Washington
Admitted: 2000

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